Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has unveiled a groundbreaking biogas production facility, signaling a major step toward transforming the city’s waste into renewable energy. The plant, launched on Wednesday by KCCA Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki, was established by Homeklin Uganda Limited to convert organic waste into clean cooking gas.
Situated at Nsambya Gardens in Makindye Division, the facility processes waste from households, hotels, and food-processing industries. Homeklin’s innovative technology ensures that biodegradable materials are efficiently turned into energy, reducing landfill dependency while promoting environmental sustainability.
Buzeki emphasized that Kampala’s mounting waste problem requires urgent action. “The city generates up to 2,500 tons of waste every day, yet only about half is safely collected and managed,” she said, underlining the critical need for alternative waste solutions beyond landfills.She highlighted that 70% to 85% of Kampala’s waste is organic, offering enormous potential for conversion into biogas and other reusable products.
Properly harnessed, this waste can become a valuable resource rather than an environmental burden.The Executive Director noted the severe strain on the Kiteezi Landfill, which receives as much as 1,400 tons daily and has amassed over 400,000 tons in recent years. Diverting organic waste to energy production is key to prolonging landfill life and reducing environmental hazards.“Every ton of organic waste transformed into biogas reduces methane emissions and contributes to clean energy production,” Buzeki said.
She described the initiative as part of Kampala’s broader strategy to modernize waste management and adopt circular economy principles.Buzeki also called on residents to participate by sorting waste at source, while encouraging private sector partnerships to drive similar renewable energy projects.
She stressed that collaboration between government, businesses, and communities is crucial for sustainable urban development.Homeklin officials hailed the biogas plant as a milestone in the company’s 25-year journey from waste collection to full-scale resource recovery.
By turning waste into clean cooking gas, the facility demonstrates how innovation can transform Kampala’s environmental challenges into sustainable opportunities for growth.
